Greater Vancouver Chamber – 04/10/24 2:48 PM
EVENT PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 10, 2024
MEDIA ADVISORY: Civics Bee Showcases Southwest Washington’s Young Scholars
WHAT: 2024 National Civics Bee
BACKGROUND: Join us for an exciting and educational event that celebrates civic knowledge and engagement! The Greater Vancouver Chamber (GVC) is proud to once again partner with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to bring to southwest Washington the National Civics Bee, an annual competition that invites middle school students to showcase their civic knowledge and compete for the title of National Civics Bee Champion.
Distinguished judges for this year’s competition include:
- Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle from City of Vancouver
- Mayor Troy McCoy from City of Battle Ground
- Clark County Council Chair/Councilor District 4 Gary Medvigy
Our carefully crafted questions cover a wide range of topics including U.S. government, history, politics, constitutional law, and more, making it a challenging and engaging competition that will test the participants’ understanding of the foundations of our democratic society.
Twenty finalists from Battle Ground, Evergreen, La Center, and Vancouver school districts, some homeschooled and from private schools, who all previously won an essay contest, will take the stage where the top three students will advance to the state competition.
We invite you, as a respected media channel, to join us in covering this event. By covering the National Civics Bee regional competition, you will be shining a spotlight on the importance of civic education and the achievements of the young participants who are shaping the future of southwest Washington. Your coverage will also help raise awareness about the critical need for civic literacy and active citizenship.
WHEN: Saturday, April 27, 2024
WHERE: Prairie High School Auditorium (11311 NE 119th St, Vancouver, WA 98662)
TIME: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (Media Check-In: 9:50am)
EVENT LINK: National Civics Bee
RSVP: To plan appropriately, please let us know if you will be able to attend as a media representative by emailing[email protected].
About the Greater Vancouver Chamber
SW Washington’s largest business organization, the Greater Vancouver Chamber (GVC), with nearly 1000 members, has been Moving Business Forward in southwest Washington for over 130 years through business advocacy, community building, education, and creating visibility for our members. The Chamber is a supportive alliance of diverse member businesses, individuals, and organizations, working together toward long-term business prosperity. The GVC is the heart of Clark County’s business community, advocating for sound, sensible and dynamic policies that ensure a vital economic climate and prosperity for all. For more information, please visit VancouverUSA.com.